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Colon Cancer Screenings: 45 Is The New 50

Several well-known medical entities have updated their colon cancer screening recommendations from age 50 to 45 for those with average risk. Recently, both the American Cancer Society and the United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) have made these changes due to the increasing numbers of young adults being diagnosed with colon cancer. These routine screenings can catch colon cancer sooner making it easier to treat and increasing the survival rates, so now, for colon cancer screenings: 45 is the new 50.Read More »Colon Cancer Screenings: 45 Is The New 50

Causes And Risk Factors For Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer is also known as colon cancer, bowel cancer, or rectal cancer. It is the second leading cause of cancer death in women and third for men. The good news is that due to improvements in both screening and treatments, and although the death rate is falling, it is still important for everyone to be knowledgeable about the causes and risk factors for colorectal cancer.

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Why African Americans Are At Greater Risk Of Colon Cancer

Did you know that African Americans in the US are at a higher risk of developing colon cancer? If you are surprised, you are not alone. Recently we lost the actor Chadwick Boseman to colon cancer at age 43, and many were shocked, but it highlights the grim fact that black people are at greater risk of colon cancer. Let’s find out why such an otherwise healthy man may have succumbed to this disease.

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How To Spot Early Symptoms Of Colon Cancer

Colorectal cancer is the third most diagnosed cancer in both men and women and the second leading cause of death in the US. Although it takes 5 -10 years for a polyp to become cancerous, it seems younger adults are becoming more susceptible to this cancer than they once were. Colon cancer is no longer a disease of older adults. No matter your age, you are wise to consider how to spot early symptoms of colon cancer.

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Never Ignore These 6 Colon Cancer Warning Signs

Some of us have been reticent lately about seeing the doctor for aches and pains. With the ongoing stay at home orders, many have been putting off calling the doctor for an appointment even though we have some questionable new symptoms. If you have observed some changes to your bowels, don’t wait to call Colorectal Surgical Associates. Never ignore these 6 colon cancer warning signs.

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The Impact That Gut Bacteria Has on Your Risk for Colon Cancer

Whereas many of us have had a purely emotional “gut” feeling about a person, a situation, or an impending decision, your physical gut (and its feeling) is entirely different. Researchers have been studying the actual composition of our gut and the impact that gut bacteria has on your risk for colon cancer, and the good news is that the results are seemingly promising.

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